Iomair National School
Ballinasloe, Galway
Key facts
- Mixed
- Pupils enrolled
- 136 larger than the median Irish primary school (123 pupils)
- Girls and boys
- 65 girls, 71 boys
- Ethos
- Catholic
- Teaching through Irish
- No subjects through Irish
- Roll number
- 08512U the Department of Education reference for this school
School details
Location
About
Scoil Naisiúnta Íomair is a mixed national school situated in the village of Killimor, County Galway. The school provides a warm, friendly atmosphere where boys and girls learn together in a modern, purpose‑built facility that was occupied in September 2012. Classrooms are equipped to support a broad curriculum, and a virtual school tour is available online, allowing prospective families to explore the premises remotely. The school places a strong emphasis on community partnership, working closely with a Board of Management that includes representatives from the church, staff, parents and the wider community. Parental involvement is actively encouraged, recognising the essential “child‑school‑home” triangle that underpins each pupil’s development. The ethos promotes a safe, supportive environment where children can thrive academically and socially, with an inclusive approach that respects Irish language and cultural heritage.
History
Education in the Killimor parish can be traced back to 17th‑century hedge‑schools. The tradition continued through the centuries, culminating in the construction of the current modern school building, which opened its doors in September 2012. The evolution of local education is documented in the book *Killimor: Our People and Parish*, which details the journey from early informal schooling to today’s purpose‑built national school, reflecting a long‑standing commitment to learning in the community.
Applying to Iomair National School
For a September 2027 place, a school's formal admissions process cannot begin before 1 October 2026. The school sets its own opening and closing dates in its annual admission notice.
National term dates 2026/27
Irish schools follow a standardised school year, so these nationwide primary school dates apply broadly to Iomair National School. Individual schools set their own discretionary closure days, confirm exact dates with the school.
- October Mid-Term Break: Mon 26 Oct – Fri 30 Oct 2026
- Christmas Holidays: Wed 23 Dec 2026 – Tue 5 Jan 2027
- February Mid-Term Break: Thu 18 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027 (post-primary schools: Mon 15 Feb – Fri 19 Feb 2027)
- Easter Holidays: Mon 22 Mar – Sun 4 Apr 2027
Primary schools close for the last two days of the February mid-term week and may use discretionary days to take the full week, so their break can be shorter than post-primary schools'.
Frequently asked questions about Iomair National School
How many pupils attend Iomair National School?
Iomair National School has 136 pupils enrolled, 65 girls and 71 boys. That makes it larger than the median Irish primary school, which has 123 pupils.
Is Iomair National School a DEIS school?
No. Iomair National School is not part of DEIS, the Department of Education programme of additional supports for schools serving communities at risk of educational disadvantage. Not holding DEIS status says nothing about how good a school is, only about the profile of the community it serves.
What is the ethos of Iomair National School?
Iomair National School has a Catholic ethos. It is a mixed primary school.